I’m Ty McBride — founder, franchise builder, and creator of the Built Together Business Model.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve built and sold multiple businesses in the building-maintenance and repair space — residential, commercial, and even historic preservation. My focus has always been on durable service businesses that can scale with technology and AI, but can’t be replaced by them. These are the kinds of businesses that give owners the strongest chance of success, stability, and a real exit.
Right now, everyone is talking about buying “boring businesses” and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).
But most people don’t have the deal flow, the capital stack, or the appetite to run a distressed or declining company.
This channel takes a different view.
I believe the best strategy for entrepreneurship today is Entrepreneurship Through Franchising (ETF) — acquiring a proven model, in a durable industry, with real support, predictable operations, and a faster path to profitability.
Here’s what you’ll find on this channel:
If you want a channel that blends ETA-level analysis with the repeatability, support, and long-term value of franchising, subscribe and stick around. We’re building something meaningful here.
I’m Ty McBride — founder, franchise builder, and creator of the Built Together Business Model.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve built and sold multiple businesses in the building-maintenance and repair space — residential, commercial, and even historic preservation. My focus has always been on durable service businesses that can scale with technology and AI, but can’t be replaced by them. These are the kinds of businesses that give owners the strongest chance of success, stability, and a real exit.
Right now, everyone is talking about buying “boring businesses” and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).
But most people don’t have the deal flow, the capital stack, or the appetite to run a distressed or declining company.
This channel takes a different view.
I believe the best strategy for entrepreneurship today is Entrepreneurship Through Franchising (ETF) — acquiring a proven model, in a durable industry, with real support, predictable operations, and a faster path to profitability.
Here’s what you’ll find on this channel:
If you want a channel that blends ETA-level analysis with the repeatability, support, and long-term value of franchising, subscribe and stick around. We’re building something meaningful here.
Ready to break free from the corporate grind? In this inspiring interview, Preservan Founder Ty McBride sits down with Stephen Eppling, a former UPS corporate marketer with an MBA from the University of Georgia, who left the 9-to-5 life to launch his own handyman franchise with Preservan Athens. 👉 Whether you're exploring how to start a franchise, researching home service business ideas, or thinking about a side hustle that actually scales, this conversation breaks down the real-life journey of going from corporate America to local entrepreneur. What you'll learn in this video: Why Stephen left a stable corporate job for a purpose-driven business How his MBA actually helped him succeed in a handyman franchise What Preservan does and how it's disrupting the home services industry What training and startup support looks like for franchisees Why wood rot repair is a high-demand niche with recurring revenue potential What it really takes to build a local business that matters Preservan is more than a handyman business—it's a franchise built for purpose-driven professionals who want control of their time, income, and impact. 📍 Learn more about Preservan franchise opportunities: 👉 gopreservan.com